TEAM NEWS: Sakho out of Newcastle clash but Sturridge likely to be fit for Liverpool

The France international came off in the first half of Wednesday's FA Cup win over Blackburn but his absence will be lessened by the return from suspension of Emre Can, although Martin Skrtel and Steven Gerrard must serve the final match of their three-game bans.

Striker Daniel Sturridge should be fit after complaining of muscle tightness while manager Brendan Rodgers will wait to see if Mario Balotelli has recovered from illness.